Friday's Notebook

July 26, 1986

Further tests have confirmed that Kansas City Royals Manager Dick Howser has a malignant brain tumor, and radiation treatments will begin next week, the neurosurgeon who removed part of the growth said Friday. Dr. Charles Clough, the chief surgeon during Tuesday's three-hour operation, said tests confirmed his initial finding that Howser has a glioma or a malignant tumor on the left frontal lobe of his brain. Howser will begin radiation therapy the beginning of next week, according to a statement from the Royals. He will receive treatment five times a week for about five weeks. Howser's condition was upgraded Friday from fair to satisfactory.